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MEMA: 1 injured following Thursday’s severe storms

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-10 11:59:42

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency provided an initial report on severe weather damage from Thursday. One person was injured in Rankin County, and there was property damage in Hinds, Lowndes, and Rankin counties. Over 35,000 customers lost power; the worst-affected counties included Rankin and Hinds. Power restoration efforts decreased outages from 64,000. Governor Reeves thanked emergency personnel and crews for their work. A power outage at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Ridgeland led to a boil water advisory in Jackson, now recovering quicker than in the past. Mayor Lumumba declared a State of Emergency, with reviews every seven days.

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Mississippi Senate advances tax reform bill, setting up future negotiations with House

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 20:03:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate has advanced legislation to reduce the state’s income tax to 2.99% by 2030 and lower the grocery tax from 7% to 5% by July 2025, aiming to provide financial relief amid bipartisan support. However, the plan includes a gas tax increase of 9 cents, funding infrastructure projects. While the Senate’s bill reduces taxes, concerns were raised about its impact on the state’s retirement system, which is only 56% funded. Opponents argued it could create future financial problems. Both the Senate and House have proposed tax reforms, which will be reconciled in conference committees.

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Beyond the echo chamber: A conservative’s case for media diversity and why the tide has turned

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www.supertalk.fm – Ricky Mathews – 2025-02-24 16:46:00

SUMMARY: A Facebook friend suggested I should diversify my media sources, hinting that my reliance on Fox News limits my perspective. Although I lean conservative, I read various outlets, including the NYT and BBC, to avoid echo chambers. Liberals struggle to understand my support for Trump, but I have legitimate concerns about cultural and governance issues impacting future generations. Media, particularly the NYT, displays significant anti-Trump bias, yet I still seek their viewpoints. The media landscape is shifting, with conservative voices gaining prominence through podcasts and new outlets. Despite a liberal-dominated journalism industry, I maintain a balanced media diet.

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MCBB: Mississippi State drops to No. 24, Ole Miss knocked out of AP Top 25

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February 24, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 12:54:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State dropped to No. 24, and Ole Miss fell out of the top 25 as both teams face tough Southeastern Conference challenges. Mississippi State (19-8, 7-7 SEC) boosted its NCAA Tournament hopes with a 70-54 win over Texas A&M but lost 93-87 to Oklahoma. Ole Miss (19-8, 8-6 SEC) was removed from the rankings after a 77-72 loss at Vanderbilt. Both teams are still NCAA Tournament contenders, ranked No. 26 and No. 28 in the latest NET rankings, with Mississippi State projected as a 5-seed and Ole Miss as a 6-seed in Joe Lunardi’s bracketology.

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